2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program

Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

The 2017 WHIP is directly reimbursing producers for crop production losses in 2018. In addition to WHIP, USDA is providing a grant to Florida, which is reimbursing citrus producers for the cost of buying and planting replacement trees, including resetting and grove rehabilitation, and for repair of damages to irrigation systems. This grant is also providing assistance for losses of citrus production expected during the 2019 and 2020 crop years.

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Helps farmers recover from losses due to 2017 hurricanes and wildfires. Provides money for damaged crops, trees, and bushes.

Quick Facts

Funding
$591,448 - $1,731,333
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

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What Is This Program?

Funding will be used to provide financial assistance for losses related to crops, trees, bushes, and vine related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and other hurricanes and wildfires occurring in calendar year 2017. It also covers losses due to Tropical Storm Cindy, losses of peach and blueberry crops in calendar year 2017 due to extreme cold, and blueberry productivity losses in calendar year 2018 due to extreme cold and hurricane damage in calendar year 2017.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Information specifically for the '2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program' was not found in the provided text. The content details various current (2023-2026) FSA programs, including the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for 2023 and 2024 weather-related events, as well as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) programs, but no specific details for the 2017 program.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Complete and submit an application to local FSA office
  • Provide production records
  • Select desired coverage level
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/income-support/dairy-margin-coverage-program-dmc
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
in-person
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
Feb. 26, 2026Enrollment period closed
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with the loss of crops and livestock due to wildfires and hurricanes
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs not related to the wildfires and hurricanes
  • administrative costs
  • indirect costs
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
Yes

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Can combine with other government funding
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds required

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Jennifer.Fiser@usda.gov
(202) 720-9882

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This program offers funding up to $1,731,333 (minimum $591,448).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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